“For decades, the health insurance industry has been scaring Americans about Canada’s health care system. We hear from a whistleblower about his role in the disinformation campaign.” Why is this relevant today? The same types of disinformation are being used to smear the Affordable Care Act. AMANDA ARONCZYK, BYLINE: When I first moved to the…
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How a health care overhaul would cut jobs — and help the economy
“As calls for radical health reform grow louder, many on the right, in the center and in the health care industry are arguing that proposals like “Medicare for All” would cause economic ruin, decimating a sector that represents nearly 20% of our economy.”“It’s true: Any significant reform would require major realignment of the health care…
The Medicare Debate
Health care is sure to be one of the focal points of the 2020 presidential election. While Trump is proposing substantial cuts to Medicare, Democrats are promoting variations on “Medicare for all” ranging from allowing persons 50 and older to buy into Medicare with annual premiums to more extensive plans to promote universal access to…
Mistakes are common in health care bills
Here’s a key way to prevent paying more for your health care than you should “At least 50 percent of the claims reviewed on behalf of DirectPath’s clients contain an error, according to the employee-benefits manager.” “Simple mistakes can result in higher bills, which means you should be checking every single bill you receive from…
Avoiding Surprise Medical Bills
“Surprise medical bills can happen from nearly any encounter with the health-care system” according to Emma Court for MarketWatch. “Awareness of so-called “surprise medical bills,” which occur when an insured patient receives an unexpected bill for out-of-network care, has grown in recent years. Emergency room horror stories, in which one or some of the medical…
Why not Medicare for all? HR bill 676
With all the debate and animosity about overhauling the Affordable Care Act (which, BTW IS the same as “Obamacare” although 30% of Americans do NOT know this simple fact), why not Medicare for all Americans? Most people, both consumers and members of Congress, don’t seem to realize that under our current system of health insurance,…
Older Veterans Often Miss Out on Long-Term-Care Benefits
“Many older war-era veterans and surviving spouses over the age of 65 across America are missing out on a major element in securing their retirements: the Aid and Attendance benefit for long-term care.” “The Aid and Attendance benefit is available to veterans and their spouses to help offset recurring medical costs and some of the…